May 1, 2023

What’s Your Michigan AVA?

Plan a visit to your favorite AVA! Find out what makes grape growing wonderful in all five Michigan AVAs from local winemakers.

April 19, 2023

Talking about Regeneration

What is regenerative agriculture and where can you find an example of it in Southwest Michigan? Read on!

March 31, 2023

Know Your Food Labels!

Get to know your food labels found in the grocery store – from free-range to Certified Organic!

March 4, 2023

Crop Spot: Blueberries

“Southwest Michigan has the perfect climate for growing blueberries,” says Joan Donaldson of Pleasant Hill Farm in Fennville. “Historically, the area was called the Fruit Belt of Michigan.”

February 10, 2023

Beekeeping Clubs in the Upper Peninsula

Beekeeping Clubs in the UP are a hive of information and community! Learn what Michigan beekeepers are up to in the Winter and beyond.

January 28, 2023

Think Past the Beef: Meat in the Upper Peninsula

Have you tried lamb, goat or rabbit? Check out what these Upper Peninsula growers have to say about these options for a delicious plate!

Rosebud Bear Schneider
October 5, 2022

A Q&A with Rosebud Bear Schneider

Get to know Rosebud Bear Schneider, a farmer, producer and community organizer based in Waawiiyatanong (Detroit, MI) and learn more about her relationship with food and Indigenous People’s Day.

Make Food Not Waste PLEDGE participants
July 27, 2022

The PLEDGE™️Fights Food Waste 

This year, Make Food Not Waste partnered with Food Rescue US – Detroit to be the first organization in the US to offer The PLEDGE™️ to fight food waste.

July 20, 2022

What is a Food Co-op?

Michigan has a number of local food cooperatives (co-ops). Learn about their history, structure, and how to join your local food co-op.

June 9, 2022

Know Your Farmer: Nebula Farms

Find out how and why Nebula Farms intentionally raises their beef completely on pasture — and see details about their grass-finished beef CSA!